Delores “Lois” Mitchell

Delores was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church, serving in the choir, President of the Kitchen Committee and Church Secretary. She was a member of the Moose Club and volunteered at Meals on Wheels, Salvation Army, Rural Ministry and various charities in Chautauqua County. She was also a foster parent for many years. Delores worked at the Resource Center as manager of the Group Home on Eagle Street in Dunkirk, N.Y. for over 20 years and during her earlier years worked at Red Wing. She also worked at the Election Polls.

Delores is preceded in death by her parents Will and Ruth Whitfield and her sister Betty J. Sharp. She is survived by her sons; Jason(Danielle) Whitfield, Nicholas Whitfield, Brian Whitfield, Danny Whitfield, a daughter Tara Whitfield, and stepson Chris Whitfield; sisters; Betty R.(Rev. Earlie G.) Waller, Marie Whitfield, Catherine Whitfield, Virginia (Shawn) Harper: brothers: Will(Jill) Whitfield, Walter Whitfield and grandchildren; Jadon Whitfield, Nicholas Whitfield, Jr., Keegan Whitfield, Brianna Whitfield, Adalyn Whitfield, Greyson Whitfield, Ashanti Richmond and Chris Whitfield, Jr. ; She leaves to mourn a host of nieces, two which are special, Ruthann Whitfield and Portia Waller, nephews, cousins and friends.

Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Friendship Baptist Church Scholarship Fund or the American Cancer Society.

Calls may be made Saturday from 2-3pm at the Friendship Baptist Church, 18 E. 2nd Street, Dunkirk, New York followed by a memorial service at 3 pm. Online condolences may be made at larsontimkofuneralhome.com. Arrangements by David J. Dengler.